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From the BBC News Desk
England coach Steve McClaren is to renew his attempts to persuade Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher not to retire from international football.
Carragher has hinted he no longer wants to play a bit-part role for England.
But with John Terry, Ledley King and Jonathan Woodgate all set to miss the forthcoming friendly with Germany, McClaren wants Carragher to play on.
"I've had a couple of conversations with Jamie and I'll have another with him next week," said McClaren.
The England coach added: "Jamie Carragher is a very important player for England and a very important member of the squad.
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England coach Steve McClaren is to renew his attempts to persuade Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher not to retire from international football.
Carragher has hinted he no longer wants to play a bit-part role for England.
But with John Terry, Ledley King and Jonathan Woodgate all set to miss the forthcoming friendly with Germany, McClaren wants Carragher to play on.
"I've had a couple of conversations with Jamie and I'll have another with him next week," said McClaren.
The England coach added: "Jamie Carragher is a very important player for England and a very important member of the squad.
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